THE RETURN OF THE VICTORS—Rushden seldom does a thing by halves, and the reception that was accorded the local bands on Saturday evening on their return from Stanwick contest was such a one that any community of people might well feel proud of. The results of the contest were not known till late in the evening, and then a scene of great enthusiasm ensued, many hundreds starting off to meet the victors to give them a hearty reception. The National band was the first to arrive about 9 o'clock, and accompanied by flags and torches played up to the Conservative Club, where they received quite an ovation from a crowd which must have numbered over a thousand persons.—The Temperance arrived shortly after, and at once a monster torch light procession was formed and headed by the County Challenge Cup (which they had just won) marched to the Coffee Tavern where the streets were completely blocked for some time by a crowd three or four thousand strong, who cheered them lustily for some time. As will be seen by the report of the contest in another column the Rushden bands brought six prizes home with them, viz., three 1sts, two 2nds, and one 3rd. [see Band Contest 1890 at Stanwick]